Despite this, as is often repeated, Spurling, yet again, proved his impressive shot stopping skills preventing an even bigger scoreline.

Felixstowe started with Sam Ford injured and both Joe Francis and Miles Powell on the bench. Unfortunately, even with Powell’s and Francis’ introduction in the second half, the Seasiders never looked at the races. It has to be said that this was a poor performance from O’Donnell and Watson’s men.

This result now leaves Felixstowe in 12th spot in the table with the nervous among the fans perhaps anxiously looking over their shoulder toward the sides battling to escape the relegation spots.

And prior to the game, but unbeknownst to the players, joint boss O’Donnell resigned his position at the club for personal and family reasons after six years at the helm.

Josh Hutchinson (yellow) makes it two for Canvey Island at Felixstowe with a low strike into the bottom corner. Picture: TOM BRADFORD

He tweeted: “Well all good things must come to an end, this morning I resigned my position as manager at @Felixseasiders making today my last game, what a ride it’s been over the last 6 years, thank you to all the players, staff, fans and committee, it’s been an absolute pleasure.”

Next up for Felixstowe is a tricky day out at Maldon & Tiptree who are currently sitting third in the table.